MPOETC STATE CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
Handcuff the _____ wrist first. - (ANSWER)Right
Nighttime search warrant time requirement? - (ANSWER)Between 2200-0600
Before a ________ is conducted the DA or Court of Common Pleas must sign off on this? -
(ANSWER)Search Warrant
You can use a search warrant to seize what? - (ANSWER)Contraband, fruits of the crime or
property used to commit a crime.
Search warrants must be supported by a written affidavit. The rule associated with this is
called the __________ rule? - (ANSWER)Four corners
Who can serve a search warrant? - (ANSWER)ONLY law enforcement officers.
A search warrant must include three descriptions, what are they? - (ANSWER)Time &
date, description of property being seized, description of person / place being searched.
While in active pursuit of a fleeing suspect do you need a search warrant? - (ANSWER)No.
When attempting to search a vehicle, you must ask the driver what? - (ANSWER)Consent
to search the car.
,While searching the vehicle you're allowed to look where? - (ANSWER)Within the drivers
"wingspan." Never in the trunk.
When an Officer stops and speaks with someone spontaneously it's called? -
(ANSWER)Mere encounter
An Officer tells a person they're NOT free to leave but NOT in custody -
(ANSWER)Investigatory detention
An Officer _______ _________ that criminal activity is afoot. - (ANSWER)Reasonable
suspicion
Notice of a lawsuit is called? - (ANSWER)Summons
Court order requiring person to appear in court - (ANSWER)subpoena
Facts and circumstances surrounding a specific person that would lead a prudent person
to believe that a crime was committed - (ANSWER)Probable Cause
Mapp Vs. Ohio case law deals with what? - (ANSWER)Exclusionary Act. All evidence
discovered as a result of a search and seizure conducted in violation of the Fourth
Amendment of the United States Constitution ("Constitution") shall be inadmissible in
State court proceedings.
Necessary to prevent the escape of a fleeing felon and suspect poses a threat to the
officer, if feasible, given a verbal warning is apart of what case law? - (ANSWER)Tennessee
vs. Garner
,Judged from the perspective of a reasonable Officer on the scene rather than the 20/20
vision of hindsight is apart of what case law? - (ANSWER)Grahm vs. Connor
What case law has to do with excessive force during non-threating conditions? -
(ANSWER)Brower vs. Inyo County
Freedom of speech is what Amendment? - (ANSWER)1st
Quartering of troops is what Amendment? - (ANSWER)3rd
Right to bear arms is what Amendment? - (ANSWER)2nd
Being secure in your own home has to do with what Amendment? - (ANSWER)4th
Cruel and unusual punishment is the ___ Amendment? - (ANSWER)8th
Due process and equal protection is the __ Amendment? - (ANSWER)14th
This Amendment has to do with non-enumerated rights? - (ANSWER)9th
Police can be sued for acting in two ways? - (ANSWER)Recklessly and Maliciously
Civil wrong or injury resulting from a breach of a legal duty that exist by virtue of society's
expectations regarding interpersonal conduct - (ANSWER)Tort
a civil wrong resulting from intentional conduct, the damage is not intended but the
conduct is - (ANSWER)Intentional tort
, What section is Snow and Ice Dislodged or falling from a moving vehicle? - (ANSWER)3720
3720 carries a fine of how many dollars? - (ANSWER)$200-$1,000
Duties of Driver in an emergency response area is section ______? What is the fine? -
(ANSWER)3327, $250 fine
Define Duties of Driver in an emergency response - (ANSWER)pass to next lane, pass to
adjacent lane, reduce speed
Simple Assault is section ______ - (ANSWER)2701
Aggravated assault is section _____ - (ANSWER)2702
Simple Assault is categorized what degree of crime? - (ANSWER)Misdemeanor 2, unless
on a child, M1
Agg assault is categorized as what degree of crime? - (ANSWER)Felony 1
Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain is known as _______ ? -
(ANSWER)Bodily injury
Bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of which causes serious permanent
disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or
organ. - (ANSWER)Serious bodily injury
intimidate or coerce a civilian population is known as? - (ANSWER)Terrorism
ANSWERS
Handcuff the _____ wrist first. - (ANSWER)Right
Nighttime search warrant time requirement? - (ANSWER)Between 2200-0600
Before a ________ is conducted the DA or Court of Common Pleas must sign off on this? -
(ANSWER)Search Warrant
You can use a search warrant to seize what? - (ANSWER)Contraband, fruits of the crime or
property used to commit a crime.
Search warrants must be supported by a written affidavit. The rule associated with this is
called the __________ rule? - (ANSWER)Four corners
Who can serve a search warrant? - (ANSWER)ONLY law enforcement officers.
A search warrant must include three descriptions, what are they? - (ANSWER)Time &
date, description of property being seized, description of person / place being searched.
While in active pursuit of a fleeing suspect do you need a search warrant? - (ANSWER)No.
When attempting to search a vehicle, you must ask the driver what? - (ANSWER)Consent
to search the car.
,While searching the vehicle you're allowed to look where? - (ANSWER)Within the drivers
"wingspan." Never in the trunk.
When an Officer stops and speaks with someone spontaneously it's called? -
(ANSWER)Mere encounter
An Officer tells a person they're NOT free to leave but NOT in custody -
(ANSWER)Investigatory detention
An Officer _______ _________ that criminal activity is afoot. - (ANSWER)Reasonable
suspicion
Notice of a lawsuit is called? - (ANSWER)Summons
Court order requiring person to appear in court - (ANSWER)subpoena
Facts and circumstances surrounding a specific person that would lead a prudent person
to believe that a crime was committed - (ANSWER)Probable Cause
Mapp Vs. Ohio case law deals with what? - (ANSWER)Exclusionary Act. All evidence
discovered as a result of a search and seizure conducted in violation of the Fourth
Amendment of the United States Constitution ("Constitution") shall be inadmissible in
State court proceedings.
Necessary to prevent the escape of a fleeing felon and suspect poses a threat to the
officer, if feasible, given a verbal warning is apart of what case law? - (ANSWER)Tennessee
vs. Garner
,Judged from the perspective of a reasonable Officer on the scene rather than the 20/20
vision of hindsight is apart of what case law? - (ANSWER)Grahm vs. Connor
What case law has to do with excessive force during non-threating conditions? -
(ANSWER)Brower vs. Inyo County
Freedom of speech is what Amendment? - (ANSWER)1st
Quartering of troops is what Amendment? - (ANSWER)3rd
Right to bear arms is what Amendment? - (ANSWER)2nd
Being secure in your own home has to do with what Amendment? - (ANSWER)4th
Cruel and unusual punishment is the ___ Amendment? - (ANSWER)8th
Due process and equal protection is the __ Amendment? - (ANSWER)14th
This Amendment has to do with non-enumerated rights? - (ANSWER)9th
Police can be sued for acting in two ways? - (ANSWER)Recklessly and Maliciously
Civil wrong or injury resulting from a breach of a legal duty that exist by virtue of society's
expectations regarding interpersonal conduct - (ANSWER)Tort
a civil wrong resulting from intentional conduct, the damage is not intended but the
conduct is - (ANSWER)Intentional tort
, What section is Snow and Ice Dislodged or falling from a moving vehicle? - (ANSWER)3720
3720 carries a fine of how many dollars? - (ANSWER)$200-$1,000
Duties of Driver in an emergency response area is section ______? What is the fine? -
(ANSWER)3327, $250 fine
Define Duties of Driver in an emergency response - (ANSWER)pass to next lane, pass to
adjacent lane, reduce speed
Simple Assault is section ______ - (ANSWER)2701
Aggravated assault is section _____ - (ANSWER)2702
Simple Assault is categorized what degree of crime? - (ANSWER)Misdemeanor 2, unless
on a child, M1
Agg assault is categorized as what degree of crime? - (ANSWER)Felony 1
Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain is known as _______ ? -
(ANSWER)Bodily injury
Bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death of which causes serious permanent
disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or
organ. - (ANSWER)Serious bodily injury
intimidate or coerce a civilian population is known as? - (ANSWER)Terrorism
